Social Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Superior

Based on comparable social sciences bachelor's programs nationally, UW-Superior graduates can expect first-year earnings around $37,500 with roughly $24,400 in debt—a 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio that falls within manageable territory. This estimated picture puts the program right at the national median for social sciences degrees, though slightly above the Wisconsin state median of $35,115. The debt load appears reasonable compared to the state average of $24,750, meaning students wouldn't be taking on outsized borrowing to attend this more remote campus.

What's uncertain is whether UW-Superior's specific outcomes match these peer program estimates. The wide range among Wisconsin's social sciences programs—from nearly $42,400 at UW-River Falls to under $28,000 at UW-Stout—shows how dramatically outcomes can vary even within the UW system. Superior's 94% admission rate and lower average SAT scores suggest it may serve a different student population than some peer institutions, which could affect actual career outcomes in ways the estimates don't capture.

For families considering this investment, the estimated numbers suggest a workable scenario if they materialize, but the lack of program-specific data makes it harder to assess confidently. If your child has admission offers from other UW campuses with reported outcomes, those concrete figures may provide a clearer picture than these national projections.